Prizmah·Miami, Florida
The lead teacher will be responsible for instructing elementary students in various Judaic Studies subjects, including Chumash, Kriah, Tefillah, and Halacha, while fostering a classroom environment rooted in Torah values and respect. Key duties also involve monitoring and assessing student work, supporting academic and social-emotional development, and maintaining strong classroom management.
Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes (YTCTE) was one of the first Jewish schools to open in South Florida. Since our inception in 1984, we’ve grown to over 1,300 students in six divisions. YTCTE is now is one of the largest, most established Yeshivas outside of the New York and New Jersey area.
At YTCTE, students from Junior Pre-K to post High School receive the purest education in Jewish Studies available, taught in conjunction with a rigorous Secular Studies program. We focus on building strong minds and strong characters, so our students become caring, well-rounded and successful individuals. Our warm and welcoming learning environment tailors lessons to each student’s unique learning style and needs.
The ideal candidate must be capable of teaching core Kodesh subjects and actively cultivating strong character traits (middos/derech eretz) within a supportive learning environment. This role requires maintaining clear expectations, communicating regularly with parents, and collaborating with staff.
Market context
Florida schools regularly seek classroom teachers, especially candidates who can lead instruction, plan lessons, and meet state certification and screening requirements. Competition often centers on classroom experience, subject fit, and readiness to complete Florida’s background check and education requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of lesson planning and classroom management before applying.